The General Election is today, but many have already voted

November 3, 2026

PARKERSBURG – Today is Election Day, but more than 20,000 residents of Wood and Washington counties have already cast their ballots, according to local election officials. In Wood County, 9,828 residents voted early between Oct.…

SeOPA announces repayment of $1.5 million bond to Washington County

MARIETTA - The Southeastern Ohio Port Authority announced on Monday the repayment of the $1.5 million bond to Washington County…

Casto convicted in 2014 murder of Cindy Ball

PARKERSBURG – A jury on Monday convicted a 57-year-old Wood County man in the 2014 murder of Cindy Ball. Greg…

West Virginia releases Hope Scholarship report

PARKERSBURG — Wood County is in the top five counties in West Virginia of students who are recipients of a…

Artsbridge calendar of events Nov. 3-9

Today, Election Day Story Time, infants through Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Clay Technique for Kids, grades 1-6, 4-5:30…

Local events (11/3)

Events - Lowell-Adams Fire Department will have its Christmas auction Saturday at the fire house, 223 Lock St., Lowell, with…

Local Sports

‘It doesn’t feel real’: Warren completes improbable run to district title

LOGAN — Liam Grosselin scored another clutch goal, Jonah Hollis had another clean performance…

Warriors fall in four sets to Pirates in district final

St. Marys wins W.Va. Class A state cross country title

TIFFIN — Marietta College upset No. 24 ranked Heidelberg by the score of 24-13 Saturday afternoon.…

Marietta College knocks off No. 24 Heidelberg, 24-13

Editorials

New leadership set to continue SEOPA's good work

Handling the responsibilities of the president and SEO of the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority is no insignificant task. The organization supports “strategic partnerships that secure investments and opportunities to enhance the infrastructure, tax base, workforce, and overall quality of life in Washington County,” according to its website; and leading an effort like that takes…

Refereeing isn’t supposed to be dangerous. But those who (often volunteer to) do so are increasingly…

Referees deserve better from all of us

Experts looking at the jobs landscape in Ohio have mixed feelings about how to present the…

Training and education are important - economic growth is, too

The Ohio River was the focus of our region’s economy for generations. As transportation and commerce…

Event reminds students there are good careers on the river, too

Business

WVU Medicine Camden Clark recognized in 2027 Healthgrades specialty care ratings

PARKERSBURG – WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center has earned national recognition for clinical…

Memorial Health System holds ceremony for final beam at new Sistersville General Hospital

Burk named director of Camp Kootaga Foundation

CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 of…

United Bankshares Inc. announces third quarter 2026 earnings

Which is your favorite Christmas movie channel?

Local Columns

MOV Climate Corner: The election and safe drinking water

Although many voters in the Mid-Ohio Valley have cast their ballots through early voting, many more will express their preferences on Nov. 3. Among the most important issues for the voters in this region are injection wells and the danger they pose to our drinking-water aquifers. Several candidates have expressed their views on this…

Living Democracy: The myth of voter fraud

The Way I See It: I’m not scared, are you?

Op-ed: Saving Dorothy Webster Hall - it's of historical significance

Neighborhood News

Artsbridge calendar of events Nov. 3-9

Today, Election Day Story Time, infants through Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Clay Technique for Kids, grades 1-6, 4-5:30 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-7, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library…

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